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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,576.76, 431,212.98 and 185,179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,576.76, 431,212.98 and 185,179.96 is: 255,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,576.76 : 431,212.98 = 185,179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,576.76/431,212.98 = 185,179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,576.76x = 431,212.98 × 185,179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,576.76x = 79,852,002,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,852,002,387.88/312,576.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,463.66

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